Oil Leak Diagnosis Cost for Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Oil Leak Diagnosis Estimate (National Average)

$88

to

$111*

Validated estimate range for national average.

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The average cost for a Oil Leak Diagnosis is between $88 and $111. Labor costs are estimated between $88 and $111 while parts are priced between $0 and $0. Get a personalized estimate based on your location and specific car. Estimate does not include taxes and fees.

Parts & Labor Breakdown

Labor: $88 - $111

Estimate does not include taxes and fees.

Best Practices

It's normal for an engine to get quite dirty, which can make locating the source of an oil leak quite difficult. One way a quality shop addresses this is to add a fluorescent dye to the oil, drive the Chevrolet Cobalt SS, and then use a special light to ill

Common Symptoms

There are several systems that can leak oil. Each fluid tends to be a different color, which can help to identify the leaking system.

Engine oil tends to be brown or black. It can be an amber color if it's new oil.

Power steer

If engine oil is found leaking after an oil change, have the shop re-check to make sure that the oil filter and drain plug were properly installed.

Common Misdiagnoses

Oil leaks tends to move in a downward and rearward direction. Therefore, oil leaking under the rear of the engine may have originated at the upper front engine area. One way a shop avoids misdiagnosing oil leaks is to use oil detection dye that helps t